Heaven (1998)
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60% of critics liked it
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60% of users liked it
(299 ratings)
Scott Reynolds directed this New Zealand thriller about a transsexual stripper. Architect Robert Marling (Martin Donovan) has mounting problems that include drinking, gambling, and alimony payments to his ex, Jennifer (Joanna Going), who's attempting to gain custody of their son. Redesigning a… More Scott Reynolds directed this New Zealand thriller about a transsexual stripper. Architect Robert Marling (Martin Donovan) has mounting problems that include drinking, gambling, and alimony payments to his ex, Jennifer (Joanna Going), who's attempting to gain custody of their son. Redesigning a strip club for his psycho friend Stanner (Richard Schiff), Marling meets transsexual dancer Heaven (Danny Edwards), who has precognitive visions. Heaven's therapist, Dr. Melrose (Patrick Malahide), employs his patient's predictions to boost his own bank account. With all professional ethics evaporating, the evil Melrose sleeps with Jennifer while counseling Marling. Hallucinatory visions prompt Heaven to warn Marling of even more hellish events awaiting in his future. Shown at the 1998 Montreal World Film Festival and the 1998 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Directed By
- Scott Reynolds
- Written By
- Scott Reynolds
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Apr 30, 1999 Limited
- Studio
- Miramax
Critic Reviews
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Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
All there is to the film is the hook; take it away, and what's left is a rather uninvolving tale.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...one of the more interesting and visually striking movies to come around in a while.
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Cast
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Martin Donovan
as Robert
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Danny Edwards
as Heaven
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Richard Schiff
as Stanner
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Joanna Going
as Jennifer
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Patrick Malahide
as Dr. Melrose
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Karl Urban
as Sweeper
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Jeremy Birchall
as Tree
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Clint Sharplin
as Nicely
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Michael Langley
as Sean
